Significant improvement in productivity with chest X-ray technology

What does log scanning mean?

The question in the scan is about log X-ray technology. In short, it's about something that can be installed on a sawmill from the scanning system. Finnos, a Finnish company that is the world leader in log X-ray scanning, develops this technology and supplies its solutions globally. Finnos' core operations include technology design, equipment manufacturing, application development, and ongoing maintenance.

The timber scanning technology essentially includes versatile software that analyzes scanned data and integrates excellently with production control and other information systems. The system features 3D and X-ray modules, which can be installed staggered or simultaneously. For example, Finnos' log scanner Fusion progressively combines laser and X-ray scanning technologies into one compact device.

Wood and board scanners are equipped with AI technology. Software has been created using artificial intelligence where AI has been trained, through object recognition and image processing, to search logs for various defects, knots, and other features that affect the sawing and quality of the log.

The question is about cutting-edge technology. Software based on artificial intelligence is not yet widely used in the sawmill industry globally. Finnos has, up to this point, strived and also progressed the furthest in this area. The strategy is to develop scanning devices to support the entire sawmill process. At its best, the combination of scanning devices and software acts as a comprehensive data source, offering the user the opportunity to see in real-time how the sawmill is performing.

It is especially important to get different scanners to communicate with each other. Scan accuracy is particularly valued in log scanners and pallet scanners.

Where can scanning be used?

Scanning as a technology has been a well-known method in Europe for a long time. Scanners were originally designed for sawmills to scan logs. Additionally, scanners are utilized on sawmill lines. The installation of scanning equipment is always adapted locally according to the sawmill's needs.

In Finland, there has been a long and determined effort to develop log X-ray technology. Finnos has decades of work experience and expertise behind them. The team understands the use of scanning at the sawmill, ensuring the best possible end result from the customer's perspective.

For example, Finnstocks can be used Optimizera system that selects the best position for the log and rotates the log into the correct position. The rotation utilizes the log's internal quality and geometry, such as its bend. Connecting the systems and scanners makes it possible fingerprint technology implementation that can identify and eliminate production bottlenecks and streamline sawing processes.

In addition to logs and saw lines, X-ray equipment is also well-suited for scanning wood raw materials in pulp and paper mills. The pulp and energy industries, in particular, benefit hakeanalyser. A system based on multiple scanning technologies offers an alternative to typical sampling-based methods. The entirety enables a new way to enhance energy production and pulp manufacturing.

Precise scanning technology is also utilized in the plywood industry. Finnos has developed a technology that enables millimeter-accurate cutting optimization for the needs of the plywood industry, also taking into account the volume of the resulting log. This system is also modular and expandable with, for example, X-ray technology as needs grow, allowing for continuous development of the factory's operations.

Benefits of scanning

From the perspective of costs and efficiency, it is fundamental that get the correct sorting result for timber that has arrived at the mill. It is therefore advisable to scan timber as a raw material. 

Scanning technology was fundamentally developed to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Log X-ray solutions provide the user with overwhelmingly superior efficiency compared to traditional technology. Investment payback period Even with smaller saws, it will be significantly shorter when scanning technology is effectively implemented.

It is significant that with the data produced by the scan We can pay based on quality.. Fair compensation for a forest owner selling timber is in the interest of both parties and supports profitable long-term customer relationships.

With the use of scanning technology, the saw or factory Production can be optimally controlled against the order backlog. This helps develop operations from an efficiency and capacity perspective without slowing down or costly downtime.

From the employee's perspective, the benefit is significantly a more pleasant and functional work environment for wood sorting. The faster and more efficiently support from the supplier to the operator works, the better employees are able to resolve problems and prevent waste or production downtime. Finnos has solved the customer's support service so that The operator can contact the on-call service 24 hours a day. get immediate answers to their problems.